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there's a second sentence to lincoln's quote. lincoln's first quote was without public opinion, nothing everything. he who holds sentiment goes deeper than he who makes laws. i think the second term what he understand from the first term is he was inside washington too much. you have to use the bully pulpit. you have to get out among the people. you have to mobilize. he has a base out there, a coalition that voted for him, pretty actively came to the polls. and the best presidents have been able to mobilize pressure from the outside in. and what four years has told him, maybe he's tried to get republicans over. some of them don't come. he should keep trying. and he has to really keep trying with the democrats. i agree. those are the ones he should schmooze. whatever that word is. i didn't say it right. >> don't pretend you don't know it. >> it is between smooch and -- exactly. >> richard, i want to pick up on that point. >> although that sounds very good, of course there is the world that comes knocking. and the world is going to
there's a second sentence to lincoln's quote. lincoln's first quote was without public opinion, nothing everything. he who holds sentiment goes deeper than he who makes laws. i think the second term what he understand from the first term is he was inside washington too much. you have to use the bully pulpit. you have to get out among the people. you have to mobilize. he has a base out there, a coalition that voted for him, pretty actively came to the polls. and the best presidents have been...
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presidents in fact have given notable second inaugural addresses with the exception perhaps of abraham lincoln who speech occurred as the civil war was winding down he emphasized unity and a time of healing for all americans president clinton's would come just before the scandal involving monica lewinsky at a time when the u.s. economy was healthy and strong once again our economy is the strongest on earth once again we are building stronger families thriving communities better educational opportunities a cleaner environment. problems that once seemed destined to deepen now then to our efforts president george w. bush's second inaugural was delivered to a nation still trying to heal from the attacks of september eleventh and as a justification for the wars he started in response to those attacks we are led by events and common sense to one conclusion. the survival of liberty in our land. increasingly depends on the success of liberty in other lands. the best hope for peace in our world is the expansion of freedom in all the world while they may shed a bit of light on the times overall inaugura
presidents in fact have given notable second inaugural addresses with the exception perhaps of abraham lincoln who speech occurred as the civil war was winding down he emphasized unity and a time of healing for all americans president clinton's would come just before the scandal involving monica lewinsky at a time when the u.s. economy was healthy and strong once again our economy is the strongest on earth once again we are building stronger families thriving communities better educational...
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the health care plan is based off the 1993 bob dole and lincoln chafy health care plan, and you can go on and on down the list like that. that's what i thought was interesting to e.j.'s point. this was not really a speech about what obama wants to get done next. it was about making a philosophical case for what obama and america has already done. somewhat what i think is unusual is an enormous amount of it and -- >> already one day in. >> already unusual one day in. i want to make this sweeping statement early on here. >> please do. that's what we trade on the show. >> it will be dedicated to consolidating the achievements of his first term. getting universal health care done was a big deal, but it hasn't happened yet. it will happen almost entirely many his second term sxshgt same can be said for dodd frank, and the same can be said for the mooumt put into place when he began to endorse gay marriage, and you also saw, of course, it moving across the state. there's a lot happening now that has already happened statutorily or in public opinion, and obama is coming back and making the ca
the health care plan is based off the 1993 bob dole and lincoln chafy health care plan, and you can go on and on down the list like that. that's what i thought was interesting to e.j.'s point. this was not really a speech about what obama wants to get done next. it was about making a philosophical case for what obama and america has already done. somewhat what i think is unusual is an enormous amount of it and -- >> already one day in. >> already unusual one day in. i want to make...
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it was saying that lincoln was right when lincoln said that the united states is dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. that was a pretty radical thing that lincoln did. that was not something most americans thought that the constitution was written. as you know, we had slavery. lincoln read that as of forward-looking idea. lou: when he wrote that -- when he wrote that he was standing on the shoulders of those who had founded this nation and you had written the declaration. redneck constitution. equality was fundamental and mps book documents. that country's history, if i may say. professor, we appreciate you -- i'm sorry. very quickly. >> i was going to say, we always had this tension between equality and liberty. i think the speech today was trying to push us in the equality direction. >> liberty. lou: professor, were going to have to bring you back and continue the conversation. much more on inauguration day. we talking with the "a-team" straight ahead. the hostage crisis in the middle of the sahara. more americans confirmed dead. details next. inauguration fiasco. wa
it was saying that lincoln was right when lincoln said that the united states is dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. that was a pretty radical thing that lincoln did. that was not something most americans thought that the constitution was written. as you know, we had slavery. lincoln read that as of forward-looking idea. lou: when he wrote that -- when he wrote that he was standing on the shoulders of those who had founded this nation and you had written the...
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to lincoln, the half finished dome symbolize a half divided nation. he thought it should be finished. it was. it is a symbol that we can do a lot in this country, no matter how tough the times are. >> after the ceremony, the luncheon, you mentioned new york food. how have you inserted new york and do this experience --
to lincoln, the half finished dome symbolize a half divided nation. he thought it should be finished. it was. it is a symbol that we can do a lot in this country, no matter how tough the times are. >> after the ceremony, the luncheon, you mentioned new york food. how have you inserted new york and do this experience --
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he's from illinois and really cares about lincoln. he's aware of lincoln's famous second inaugural. but also theodore roosevelt, dwight eisenhower, ronald reagan. i look at it more as a form of relaxation for the president when we get to meet him. he gets to chew the fat a lit bit about past presidents. >> doris, you're a presidential expert, how do you rate president obama in the pantheon of great presidents? or just presidents? >> well, you know, when you think about the great presidents, great necessities call forth great leaders. so george washington, abraham lincoln, fdr had a huge crises to face. obama had a pretty serious crisis to face. he did accomplish in health care something since presidents since teddy roosevelt have been trying to accomplish. but i think most importantly, we'll see now the fact that he's got a second term, that's really important to embolden him for what he can accomplish, and more importantly, to show that the country supported during a very difficult time his leadership and they wanted him back again. so i think he's got a shot. it depends a lot on w
he's from illinois and really cares about lincoln. he's aware of lincoln's famous second inaugural. but also theodore roosevelt, dwight eisenhower, ronald reagan. i look at it more as a form of relaxation for the president when we get to meet him. he gets to chew the fat a lit bit about past presidents. >> doris, you're a presidential expert, how do you rate president obama in the pantheon of great presidents? or just presidents? >> well, you know, when you think about the great...
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abraham lincoln remains a huge inspiration for president obama. wayne is a washington analyst and former diplomat who examined years for what it takes for a president to become unforgettable. what could barack obama's legacy be? what will he be remembered for? >> i think his historic place is secure. however that does not mean his legacy is secure. his legacy is probably what he thinks his second term is all about. >> not far from the lincoln memorial, a tribute to america's many war dead. president obama is pledge to bring home the troops from afghanistan and to completely rethink defense strategy. >> the obama administration will put a huge focus in the term on reducing spending. one of the things he will look at is the cost of the transatlantic security relationship. >> a strategic rethink could have consequences for europe. president obama could push ahead with an idea floated up by the previous administration. >> donald rumsfeld wanted to eliminate american presence in europe. that will be on the agenda again. >> china clth town in washington
abraham lincoln remains a huge inspiration for president obama. wayne is a washington analyst and former diplomat who examined years for what it takes for a president to become unforgettable. what could barack obama's legacy be? what will he be remembered for? >> i think his historic place is secure. however that does not mean his legacy is secure. his legacy is probably what he thinks his second term is all about. >> not far from the lincoln memorial, a tribute to america's many...
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abraham lincoln remains a huge inspiration for president obama. wayne is a washington analyst and former diplomat who examined years for what it takes for a president to become unforgettable. what could barack obama's legacy be? what will he be remembered for? >> i think his historic place is secure. however that does not mean his legacy is secure. his legacy is probably what he thinks his second term is all about. >> not far from the lincoln memorial, a tribute to america's many war dead. president obama is pledge to bring home the troops from afghanistan and to completely rethink defense strategy. >> the obama administration will put a huge focus in the term on reducing spending. one of the things he will look at is the cost of the transatlantic security relationship. >> a strategic rethink could have consequences for europe. president obama could push ahead with an idea floated up by the previous administration. >> donald rumsfeld wanted to eliminate american presence in europe. that will be on the agenda again. >> china clth town in washington
abraham lincoln remains a huge inspiration for president obama. wayne is a washington analyst and former diplomat who examined years for what it takes for a president to become unforgettable. what could barack obama's legacy be? what will he be remembered for? >> i think his historic place is secure. however that does not mean his legacy is secure. his legacy is probably what he thinks his second term is all about. >> not far from the lincoln memorial, a tribute to america's many...
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>> every one. >> abraham lincoln worshiped at st. john's on sunday evening. >> president lincoln came after the service started, it is in the back pew right in the very back of the clutch and he did not want to disturb the congregation so he came left and he left early. >> madison sat in the middle of the church in pew54. that is the president's pew. >> wore gets out the president is coming to worship, you feel like the church is going to tilt over because so many people are on that one side. >> the reverend shows us a book of prayer signed by every president since hoover. >> what a piece of american history. >> we pray you will shower the elected leaderses of this land and especially george, our president, and richard, our vice president, with your life-giving spirit. >> the reverend game the invocation at the bush's second innothing reality and will deliver the benediction tomorrow giving a preview. >> the benediction is asking for god's blessing calling us forth to our better nature and my gravest concern where we find ourselves i
>> every one. >> abraham lincoln worshiped at st. john's on sunday evening. >> president lincoln came after the service started, it is in the back pew right in the very back of the clutch and he did not want to disturb the congregation so he came left and he left early. >> madison sat in the middle of the church in pew54. that is the president's pew. >> wore gets out the president is coming to worship, you feel like the church is going to tilt over because so many...
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the first is the lincoln bible. this was used by the president four years ago, the same bible that was used by president lincoln when he was sworn in in 1861, and that will be on top of the king family bible which has been graciously provided for this ceremony by the king family. excuse me. kelly clarkson will then sing "my country 'tis of thee." we're very excited that richard blanco will be joining us. he is the youngest-ever inaugural poet, the first lgbt inaugural poet and the first latino inaugural poet. reverend louis leon of st. johns church here in lafayette park will also be overseeing the traditional service that kicks off the president's day on monday, will be offering the benediction, and the ceremony will end with beyonce singing the national anthem. a quick thing on the bibles. obviously, these are very, very historic bibles, and these are very symbolic bibles as we head into the 150th anniversary of the emancipation problem proclan and the 50th anniversary of the march on washington in 1963. with that
the first is the lincoln bible. this was used by the president four years ago, the same bible that was used by president lincoln when he was sworn in in 1861, and that will be on top of the king family bible which has been graciously provided for this ceremony by the king family. excuse me. kelly clarkson will then sing "my country 'tis of thee." we're very excited that richard blanco will be joining us. he is the youngest-ever inaugural poet, the first lgbt inaugural poet and the...
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"lincoln," directed by steven spielberg, about president abraham lincoln. let me say again, president obama will be putting his hand on two bibles, one is the bubble of dr. martin luther king, his traveling bible, and one is the bible of president lincoln. in this clip, you first hear abraham lincoln, played by daniel day lewis, followed by the voices of thaddeus stevens -- the congress member from pennsylvania -- and mary todd lincoln, the first lady. >> step down upon the world's stage now critics the fate of human dignity and our hands. >> blood has been spilt to afford as this moment critics now, now, now. >> abraham lincoln has asked us to work with him to accomplish the death of slavery. >> no one has ever been loved so much by the people. don't ways that power. >> "lincoln." clarence lusane? >> an number of important historians have pointed out the passage of the 13th amendment did not just happen to the nationalization and the efforts of lincoln, it also happened as a result of what was happening below, the rebellions that happened, the organizing t
"lincoln," directed by steven spielberg, about president abraham lincoln. let me say again, president obama will be putting his hand on two bibles, one is the bubble of dr. martin luther king, his traveling bible, and one is the bible of president lincoln. in this clip, you first hear abraham lincoln, played by daniel day lewis, followed by the voices of thaddeus stevens -- the congress member from pennsylvania -- and mary todd lincoln, the first lady. >> step down upon the...
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also a bible from the first lady's family as well as a lincoln bible. so a lot of history surrounding all of that. >> and of course this mall in washington is the site where your father gave one of his most famous addresses, the "i have a dream speech." what does this place mean to you and for the civil rights movement? >> first of all, i should say today, of course, is is part of the day of activities of service. dad gave his life serving other, and millions, hopefully, of americans will be engaged in service throughout this weekend. the hope, though, is that people will be engaged throughout the year. now, what it means, quite interestingly, is the fact that dad gave a speech as the lincoln memorial. the president is sworn in at the opposite end on the king holiday, i mean, you can't get any more. but we cannot forget about the fact that dad gave his life for the least of these god's children. and the fact is in this nation there are millions of people living in poverty, and we've got a big challenge to figure out how to create a scenario to lift all
also a bible from the first lady's family as well as a lincoln bible. so a lot of history surrounding all of that. >> and of course this mall in washington is the site where your father gave one of his most famous addresses, the "i have a dream speech." what does this place mean to you and for the civil rights movement? >> first of all, i should say today, of course, is is part of the day of activities of service. dad gave his life serving other, and millions, hopefully,...
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not the only bible obama uses just not extra part a look he took the oath of office over president lincoln's bible as well yeah just to say better stack them bibles so well the saving grace be enough to turn is that ministration around well let's find out on a very special break in a set starting now. looking at where you are she going to be like. so guys we're now in two thousand and thirteen that's a story here for many reasons not only is it the fifty year anniversary since martin luther king's march on washington but also marks one hundred fifty years since those in slaves in this country were freed of the emancipation proclamation it's hard to believe how far we've come from a period of slavery to a period of racism to now having an african-american man to lead this country to strong symbol of progress indeed but is it a real indicator of racial equality or are there still a long road ahead for dr king's message is truly understood so we talk more about that i'm joined by matt myer one d. carter social justice activist and editors of the new book we have not been moved resisting racism
not the only bible obama uses just not extra part a look he took the oath of office over president lincoln's bible as well yeah just to say better stack them bibles so well the saving grace be enough to turn is that ministration around well let's find out on a very special break in a set starting now. looking at where you are she going to be like. so guys we're now in two thousand and thirteen that's a story here for many reasons not only is it the fifty year anniversary since martin luther...
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. >> interesting he'll take the oath on lincoln's bible and martin luther king's bible. >> if i were him i would pay attention to one of the best inaugural speeches at the time which is i think not exactly the same but most similar was 1865. >> lincoln's second term. >> lincoln's speech used the word "i" one time. >> setting the bar very high. >> but i think we are at probably in this country at one of the most divisive polarized times since the civil war and lincoln said we pray to the same god malice towards none, charity for all and all of that and i president should come with a sense of humbleness, a sense of humility and a sense that basically the biggest problem he has in this country is the divisions that exist in this country that have only been made worse in the course of hirst presidency. age divisions, sex division, church divisions, all the divisions that exist in this country he has to figure out a way to bring people together and solve some of the problems. >> which is why i think it's a good example. he take that and talks about inclusion. >> all well and good as long
. >> interesting he'll take the oath on lincoln's bible and martin luther king's bible. >> if i were him i would pay attention to one of the best inaugural speeches at the time which is i think not exactly the same but most similar was 1865. >> lincoln's second term. >> lincoln's speech used the word "i" one time. >> setting the bar very high. >> but i think we are at probably in this country at one of the most divisive polarized times since the...
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what has happened other than the film "lincoln"? and of course with 2.5 million people behind bars today, the prison system, the immigrant detention system are terrible remainders and reminders of slavery. mass incarceration has devastated our communities. it is a false solution to problems that have persisted since the era of slavery. we should be addressing the fate of our schools, the continuing crisis of over incarceration, over punishment. we should be addressing the part played by private prison corporations in pushing for repressive legislation designed to incarcerate ever increasing numbers of immigrants. last year, some 500,000 -- half a million immigrants were detained. that of course is the largest number ever. the past still haunts us. it goes strides the echoes of our lives. to overcome poverty, to overcome racism, we must also overcome the xenophobia, homophobia, justice for african americans is organically linked to justice for palestinians. the struggle goes on. as in june at jordan said, we are the ones we have been
what has happened other than the film "lincoln"? and of course with 2.5 million people behind bars today, the prison system, the immigrant detention system are terrible remainders and reminders of slavery. mass incarceration has devastated our communities. it is a false solution to problems that have persisted since the era of slavery. we should be addressing the fate of our schools, the continuing crisis of over incarceration, over punishment. we should be addressing the part played...
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second term. >> lincoln's speech used the word "i" one time. >> setting the bar very high. >> but i think we are at probably in this country at one of the most divisive polarized times we've had since the civil war and in that speech lincoln talked about we both pray to the same god, malice towards none, charity for all, and all of that, and i think this president, which i don't think will do, should come with a sense of humbleness, a sense of humility and a sense that basically the biggest problem he has in this country is the divisions that exist in this country that have only been made worse in the course of his presidency. age divisions, sex divisions, church divisions, all the divisions that exist in this country, he has to figure out a way to bring people together and solve some of the problems. >> which is why i think ping is a good example. he takes that and talks about inclusion. >> all well and good as long as you're talking about the broad values -- >> that's what an inaugural is. the state of the union is the policy. >> what do you expect to hear? >> oh, i think you'll h
second term. >> lincoln's speech used the word "i" one time. >> setting the bar very high. >> but i think we are at probably in this country at one of the most divisive polarized times we've had since the civil war and in that speech lincoln talked about we both pray to the same god, malice towards none, charity for all, and all of that, and i think this president, which i don't think will do, should come with a sense of humbleness, a sense of humility and a sense...
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at the same time i think people who went and saw the movie "lincoln" and say well, if only we had lincoln in the white house, we could have passed any amendment we wanted. >> now, now, now! >> if only we had lbj in the white house, we've have the civil rights act again, they're kidding themselves. this is a very partisan era. >> robert rubin was secretary of the treasury during another very partisan time. >> how did you deal with republicans on the hill during the '97 agreement while you were trying to impeach president clinton? >> the partisan divide was bad. i think it's worse today. i think we have to do exactly what president obama said right after the election. >> i want to be clear. i'm not wedded to every detail of my plan. i'm open to compromise. i'm open to new ideas. i'm committed to solving our fiscal challenge. but i refuse to accept any approach that isn't balanced. >> in a democracy, you can only move forward if both sides, albeit having very different philosophical views, are willing to come together and govern. that's what we' been lacking. without i think we're in very bi
at the same time i think people who went and saw the movie "lincoln" and say well, if only we had lincoln in the white house, we could have passed any amendment we wanted. >> now, now, now! >> if only we had lbj in the white house, we've have the civil rights act again, they're kidding themselves. this is a very partisan era. >> robert rubin was secretary of the treasury during another very partisan time. >> how did you deal with republicans on the hill during...
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he decided to use two bibles one of kings the other of abraham lincoln. >> it is only because of them it is possible for me to be inaugurated. >> aids say the president has been saying in private in recent days that when he is on the podium tomorrow he will be thinking about the sacrifices of dr. king president lincoln and many others that have gotten him to this point. >> ed, thank you. >> chief political correspondent charles cameron talk about what the people who do come can expect. >> the u.s. capital stage is set and preparations are being finalized by president obama's second inaugural address a ceremonial formality since he took the oath today and it is far more subdued given many of the challenges forciacing the nation. >> second inaugurals are smaller. we are providing opportunity if you are saying at home in your home community. >> four years ago an estimat estimated -- crowd estimates lowered from 5 to 7,000. unlike four years ago when there were 10 inaugural ball including hawaii ball, west coast ball, in differen difference to the economy there will be two for 20,000 each
he decided to use two bibles one of kings the other of abraham lincoln. >> it is only because of them it is possible for me to be inaugurated. >> aids say the president has been saying in private in recent days that when he is on the podium tomorrow he will be thinking about the sacrifices of dr. king president lincoln and many others that have gotten him to this point. >> ed, thank you. >> chief political correspondent charles cameron talk about what the people who do...
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. >> look at lincoln's inauguration. he to sneak into the capital under the cover of darkness because there were fears of assassination plots. in his second inaugural, the war is still raging and guess who is there. john wilts booth and tries to break through the crowd and get to lincoln and he's restrained. that may have been his first attempt to assassinate lincoln. and of course franklin roosevelt inaugurated in 1933 at the depths of the great depression and yet he's still able to inspire and uplift the american people to expect something new and something better. >> right, and i've heard a lot of people bantering this about. i mean, inaugurations aren't cheap. they do cost money. we do raise some private funds. lot of private funds through the inaugural committees, but we're looking at maybe $50 million at least. and some people have said, look, this is a second term. why do we need an inauguration? dot swearing in and move on. >> i think that's wrong, wrong, wrong. the price we pay as taxpayers is a small one. most
. >> look at lincoln's inauguration. he to sneak into the capital under the cover of darkness because there were fears of assassination plots. in his second inaugural, the war is still raging and guess who is there. john wilts booth and tries to break through the crowd and get to lincoln and he's restrained. that may have been his first attempt to assassinate lincoln. and of course franklin roosevelt inaugurated in 1933 at the depths of the great depression and yet he's still able to...
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abraham lincoln is abraham lincoln is known as the great emancipator. outside of the typical emancipation stirring the great emancipator there is a man named moe says. it's your second mrs. life, and they took lifted three ideas to misplace commensurate and leadership may speak to all of us today as leaders in our country and in some way to those of you in our land. i began apart and care there was moses. two things they learn. numbers tells us the men as this is a humble man, more than anyone else on the face of the earth. god chooses and uses those who humble themselves before him and others. young mary, mother of jesus in her bag because says god scatters their hearts, but lifts up the lowly. jesus teaches the same thing when he turns to disciples are during the night before you be crucified which one is the greatest. he says you don't understand. but the pickings at the world operate, but not how you operate. the first among you, the one who would be great would be your servant. and then he washed his disciples feet. mrs. humility was cut with a dee
abraham lincoln is abraham lincoln is known as the great emancipator. outside of the typical emancipation stirring the great emancipator there is a man named moe says. it's your second mrs. life, and they took lifted three ideas to misplace commensurate and leadership may speak to all of us today as leaders in our country and in some way to those of you in our land. i began apart and care there was moses. two things they learn. numbers tells us the men as this is a humble man, more than anyone...
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lincoln as its successful -- special case and that his second term was so brief. the it is interesting to note that only the president who had a more successful second term than their first was james madison and andrew jackson. the following is an accounting of the presidents elected to a second term, and the reasons for those that have experienced failed or troubled second terms. for failed because of a war that seemed unwinnable, or for lack of preparedness. jefferson, truman, johnson and bush were the four. also, for failed because of economic crisis for failure to act to deter such a crisis. these were jefferson, cleveland, coolidge, franklin roosevelt from the 37 downturn, and george bush. at failed due to their inability to lead congress were jefferson, monroe, grants, wilson, truman, johnson, nixon and bush. to failed due to hubris, franklin roosevelt, and richard nixon are the four who did not effectively communicate their agendas or initiatives were jefferson, monroe, grant in cleveland. obviously, the dominant source of failure for second term presidents
lincoln as its successful -- special case and that his second term was so brief. the it is interesting to note that only the president who had a more successful second term than their first was james madison and andrew jackson. the following is an accounting of the presidents elected to a second term, and the reasons for those that have experienced failed or troubled second terms. for failed because of a war that seemed unwinnable, or for lack of preparedness. jefferson, truman, johnson and...
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, kennedys, fdr's. >> greta: i take it you don't remember lincolns from personal experience. >> no, but it's finer than the gettysburg address. the president's was not uplifting. it was not poetry, it was pros and part of it was pedestrian and partisan and i think he missed a golden opportunity. the whole country was watching and he should have lifted the whole country. this was part of a state of the union address and i thought the president lost an opportunity and they usually talk about what? and when i was a kid, lexington, concorde, bunker hill, stonewall, a barroom brawl in greenwich village in 1969 when the cops hassled the gays in the bar and threw them out. does that belong in a presidential inaugural? >> i thought, one thing he has been -- i mean, he speaks beautifully, inspires people. i thought he wasn't interested in his own speech. i don't think he sold it. i thought he just read it to us. i was actually quite surprised because whether you agree with him politically or not, he can just sort of. he can dazzle everybody when he speaks, but i thought he was disinterested in h
, kennedys, fdr's. >> greta: i take it you don't remember lincolns from personal experience. >> no, but it's finer than the gettysburg address. the president's was not uplifting. it was not poetry, it was pros and part of it was pedestrian and partisan and i think he missed a golden opportunity. the whole country was watching and he should have lifted the whole country. this was part of a state of the union address and i thought the president lost an opportunity and they usually...